What Is Clubfoot? Why It Happens, And How Is It Treated?
Clubfoot is a congenital deformity seen in newborns that causes one or both feet to curve inward or downward, with the sole twisting to the side or upward, forcing the toes to point toward the opposite foot. This condition is more likely to develop in male infants than females. It may affect the child’s ability […]
Knee Replacement Surgery: What Is It, And When to Consider It?
Our knees are exposed to various types of chronic arthritis due to sports injuries, ageing and other factors. For example, osteoarthritis eats away the joint cartilage and surrounding bones in the knees. It is a degenerative condition that affects people over the age of fifty. Moreover, Rheumatoid arthritis causes joint inflammation, resulting in pain and […]
What Causes Osteoarthritis, And How Can It Be Treated?
The joints in our body are lined with cartilage, which facilitates movement and prevents the bones from rubbing against one another. However, certain factors such as age or osteoporosis can result in joint cartilage degradation and decomposition, which is referred to as osteoarthritis or “degenerative joint disease (DJD).” Osteoarthritis is one of the most prevalent […]
How to prepare for Lasik Surgery?
Laser-Assisted In-Situ Keratomileusis (LASIK) involves reshaping the cornea with a focused beam of light to correct near-sightedness, far-sightedness, or an uneven eye curve (astigmatism). Since LASIK eye surgery irreversibly alters the shape of the cornea, it aims to reduce patients’ reliance on glasses or contact lenses. As a result, the cornea can focus light into […]
Everything You Need to Know About ReLEx SMILE Surgery!
ReLEx SMILE stands for “Refractive Lenticule Extraction, Small Incision Lenticule Extraction.” It’s a minimally invasive laser vision correction treatment that uses only one femtosecond laser for the entire procedure, without any blades or flaps. ReLEx SMILE can be effective in correcting myopia (short-sightedness) and astigmatism, especially for patients with severe myopia (500-1000 degrees), astigmatism (up […]
Everything You Need to Know About Corneal Cross-Linking Surgery!
Keratoconus, frequently known as ‘KC,’ is a non-inflammatory eye condition in which the spherical dome-shaped cornea gradually thins and weakens until it bulges outward into a cone-like shape. This causes many optical abnormalities such as blurred vision, sensitivity to light, sudden vision deterioration or clouding, or vision impairment that cannot be rectified with eyeglasses. Corneal […]
What is the Difference Between PTK and PRK?
PTK, or Phototherapeutic Keratectomy, is a surgical procedure that uses an excimer laser to treat corneal scarring and other conditions affecting the corneal surface, including corneal dystrophy and epithelial erosion syndrome. This procedure aims to reduce areas of cloudiness or roughness along with your cornea and correct the way light rays are directed along the […]
Disc Herniation Guide: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
The spine consists of 24 bones or vertebrae lined up on top of each other, separated by small, spongy discs that act as a cushion, supporting and protecting the back vertebrae from injuries. Spinal discs are made of liquid jelly-like substances shaped like round bands with a thick outer layer called fibrocartilage, which surrounds the […]
What is Laparoscopic Gynecology and When is it Done?
Laparoscopic surgery has gained a lot of popularity among surgeons and patients for successfully treating gynecologic diseases such as ectopic pregnancy removal and endometriosis treatment. The primary advantages of this procedure include a faster recovery, shorter hospitalization, minimal post-operative pain, and less bleeding. A laparoscopy, also called “band-aid” surgery, is a minimally invasive and simple […]
Bowlegs: Definition, causes, and treatment For Babies and Adults
Bowlegs is a condition in which the legs appear to be twisted outward with a significant gap between the knees, even when joining the ankles together! Bowlegs in infants are considered normal due to their angled position in the mother’s womb, and they may continue to be bowlegged until the age of two. Yet, your […]